Cars Yeah
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Last episode 11 months agoCars Yeah is a 4-day a week podcast produced and hosted by Mark Greene. Mark interviews Inspiring Automotive Enthusiasts™, people who have wrapped their lives, careers, and business around their passion for automobiles, motorcycles and trucks. Together we inspire listeners and fellow automotive enthusiasts showing them that it's possible to have a life, career, and a business in the field they love. Enjoy over 2,300 shows.
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1540: Marcus Anghel is the Owner of Anghel Restorations.
Marcus Anghel is the Owner of Anghel Restorations where he and his team produce concours level creations. They have restored cars for clients from around the world and the cars they produce have been included as part of the best judged vehicles at events including Shelby's, Boss Mustangs, and Cobra Jets. In addition to restoring cars Marcus is the head national judge for the Shelby Club of America. He writes articles for Mustang Monthly and Mustang Times.
1539: Brady Wright from the Horsepower Chrome & Rust Podcast
Brady Wright is a lifelong motor enthusiasts and builder of all kinds of vehicles from motorcycles to hot rods. But that's not all. He crafts canes and walking sticks, guitars, and other musical instruments, audio gear and more. To say he is a hands-on creator is an understatement. With over 25 years as a broadcaster and trainer, today he hosts the automotive podcast called Horsepower Chrome and Rust. Brady also produces car shows throughout the northwest.
1538: Sam Schwartz, the CEOCEO of Sam Schwartz Transportation Consultants
Sam Schwartz is CEO of Sam Schwartz Transportation Consultants, a firm that specializes in transportation planning and engineering. He also writes a column on traffic for The New York Daily News. Previously Sam was New York City's Traffic Commissioner and was the Chief Engineer of the NYC Department of Transportation. He started his transportation career in the late 1960's as a NYC cabbie and joined the Traffic Department, as a junior engineer, in 1971. Sam has authored the books titled: No One at the Wheel: Driverless Cars and the Road of the Future (2018) and Street Smart: The Rise of Cities and The Fall of Cars (2015) that lay out a recipe for cities faced with rapid changes in modes, automation, demographic shifts and travelers' preferences.
1537: Lawrence Baxter is the Proprietor of Bespoke British Sports Cars.
Lawrence Baxter is the Proprietor of Bespoke British Sports Cars, an importer of custom-built, very exclusive recreations of Jaguars and classics by Lynx and Proteus. These automobiles include the Lynx XKSS and McQueen tribute Porsche 911, and the Proteus C-type. He is also a member of a race experience company that operates Kaizen Motorsports & Formula Experiences. Lawrence is a co-owner of one of the first Corvette C8s that will be put on the track later this year. Lawrence is also the David T. Zhang Professor of the Practice of Law at Duke Law School. He was the executive vice president and Chief eCommerce Officer at Wachovia Corporation and has helped a number of startups in the Charlotte area.
BSH 12: Ed Gilbertson is the Chairman of the International Chief
Ed Gilbertson is the Chairman of the International Chief Judge Advisory Group (ICJAG). Ed is also the President of the Jury – Salon Prive' Concour d'Elegance, a role that pulled him out of retirement to handle all the judging at this event that is held at the Blenheim Palace in the UK. Ed has been active in the car hobby for over 45 years. He is the Chief Judge Emeritus for the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and continues to serve as a senior member of the Pebble Beach Selection Committee. He is also the Chief Judge Emeritus for the Palm Beach Cavallino Classic and the Ferrari Club of America. In addition, he was Chief Judge for the Legend of the Motorcycle International Concours and multiple shows across the country.
1536: Bryan Dagel of Dagel Refinishing & Fabrication
Bryan Dagel is the owner and operator of Dagel Refinishing & Fabrication. He opened his shop in 1994 restoring and building muscle cars. He was part owner of Rat Rod Magazine from 2011 to 2016 and built rat rods for the magazine, competing in their first ever official Rat Rod magazine tour in 2011. Bryan built 4 rat rods in 6 years and completed 4 tours and 2 build-offs with the magazine. In 2016 they held a SEMA Rat Rod build off which included 3 builders, one of which was Sam Hard featuring his 1937 Rolls Royce Rat Rod. This was the birth of Bryan's International RATical Rod Build-Off Drive Off.
1535: Roger Falcione is the founder of ClassicCars.com
Roger Falcione is the founder of ClassicCars.com. He was one of the first to understand the importance of online classifieds in relation to the classic car market. He created a ground-breaking online marketplace built on the love of technology and classic cars. Ten years later the company has seen tremendous growth and in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 was recognized as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States as part of the Inc. 5000. In 2020 ClassicCars.com attracts over 3 million visits a month, has 35,000 vehicles for sale, supports the largest online network of classic car dealers and auction houses, and delivers daily industry-leading news coverage through its award-winning Journal that has over 350,000 monthly readers. ClassicCars.com has become the trusted home of the collector car enthusiast.
1534: Jeff Thisted has worked in the car industry for decades
Jeff Thisted has worked in the car industry for decades. He was part of AutoTracer.com and Wheels-TV. He's hosted on stage at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the Chicago Auto Show, the New York International Auto Show and many others across America. He's been the live-events host on the Hot Rod Power Tour, Car Craft Summer Nationals, the F-Body Nationals, and the C-10 Nationals. He holds an SCCA racing license and is a member of the Motor Press Guild. You can find his adventures and exploits in this '55 Chevy at idrivea55.com. His past includes working on The Price is Right with Bob Barker and he was the only male host of GSN's Playmania Block of programming where he hosted both Quiznation and 100 Winners.
1533: Mike Linner is the Founder of Car Show Nationals
Mike Linner is the Founder of Car Show Nationals, an online car show he started in 2001. It is a platform for advertising events and letting the world know about all the fantastic car shows taking place. At Car Show Nationals.com you'll find an enormous listing of events, videos, photos, and automotive products you can purchase. Mike is an automotive photographer and has a video podcast titled Let's Roll.
1532: Nelson Gill is the owner of ACC Performance
Nelson Gill is the owner of ACC Performance where they design, engineer, and manufacture the Original BOSS HOG Torque Converters. The company was founded over 50 years ago in 1970. Nelson purchased the company in 2005 and he took it from a business shipping into just 5 states to today where they ship across the United States and beyond. Today you'll find BOSS HOG Torque Converters in cars and trucks in over 14 countries, all originating in Muscle Shoals, Alabama here in the United States of America.
BSH 11: Mark Hyman is the founder of Hyman Ltd, one of the
Mark Hyman is the founder of Hyman Ltd, one of the largest and most respected collector vehicle dealers in the world Based in St. Louis, Missouri, Hyman Ltd's 70,000-square foot facility is filled with a diverse inventory of nearly 200 of the world's finest automobiles, covering virtually every era and genre imaginable –from horseless carriages to modern-era supercars and virtually everything in between. After more than 30 years in operation, Mark and his expert staff of fifteen serve a global clientele through sales, procurement, and a highly successful consignment program. When not in the office, Mark can be found meeting friends, old and new, at Concours events, tours, rallies, and automotive gatherings around the world.
1531: Tom Clark is a Minority Partner at Motorcar Gallery
Tom Clark is a Minority Partner at Motorcar Gallery where they have over 200 years of combined in-house exotic, vintage, and collector car experience. From the common to the obscure, the team helps navigate your collector car journey through values, inspections, finance, transportation, storage, and the maintenance of your vintage automobiles. Born into a collector car family his father was a car collector and SCCA National Champion in Formula C. Tom has raced with SCCA since the early 80s, was their Rookie of the year in the Florida Region in 1985 and competed in Formula Renault. In 2005 he began competitive driving instruction and coaching. He's been involved in the automotive industry since the early 70s buying and selling Ferraris and many other marques.
1530: Terry Wilson, a.k.a Coverman66, is a YouTuber whose
Terry Wilson, a.k.a Coverman66, is a YouTuber whose passion and enthusiasm knows no bounds. At age 10 he was driving his uncle's muscle cars on the back roads of South Carolina. Through high school and beyond, he worked on and built impressive muscle cars. In 1998, he test-drove a new Camaro and fell in love with the iconic LS1engine and that's where things heated up. He started documenting his builds using video. After he accidentally posted a video on YouTube making it public, well, the rest is history!
1529: Steve Ahlgrim works at Motorcar Gallery
Steve Ahlgrim works at Motorcar Gallery where they have over 200 years of combined in-house exotic, vintage, and collector car experience. From the common to the obscure, the team helps navigate your collector car journey through values, inspections, finance, transportation, storage, and the maintenance of your vintage automobiles. Steve has been buying and selling collectible automobiles for nearly 40 years. While his area of expertise is the Ferrari marque, his assignments have ranged from brass era Buicks to the most modern exotics. Steve is a board member of the IAC/PFA, a Ferrari judging council. He also has helped in the planning of several shows and serves as the Chief Judge of the Celebration Florida Exotic Car Festival.
1528: Rob Conrad is the host at iHeart Radio Birmingham on
Rob Conrad is the host at iHeart Radio Birmingham on Magic 96.5, the Magic Morning Show with Rob & Hilary, where he's been entertaining listeners since 1992. Rob also produces a podcast titled Collecting Cars with Rob Conrad and he owns and operates Rob Conrad's Classic Cars. The business started as a simple idea and has bloomed into a wonderful operation chauffeuring lovebirds to and from special occasions including weddings, anniversaries, Valentine's Day and other meaningful adventures. Rob is an active automotive enthusiast and belongs to several Packard Clubs. His 1956 Caribbean has a fascinating backstory and his 1951 Packard 250 Sporting Convertible named 'Ruby' is the star of his business making memories for couples never to be forgotten.
1527: Dick Berggren has been a college professor earning a Ph.D.
Dick Berggren has been a college professor earning a Ph.D. in psychology at Tufts University, a racetrack PA announcer, radio announcer, and a TV announcer covering big-league NASCAR for over 30 years. As a racecar driver, he won 23 feature events, most of them driving sprint cars. He edited Stock Car Racing Magazine for 23 years and he founded Open Wheel and Speedway Illustrated magazines. He headed the group that raised the funds to build the North East Motor Sports Museum in Loudon, New Hampshire, which opened in 2017. Dick is a frequent emcee at racing award dinners and has earned numerous awards for his journalism and contributions to racing.
BSH 10: Bruce Trenery is the owner of Fantasy Junction
Bruce Trenery is the owner of Fantasy Junction located in Emeryville, California, a company he started with two friends in 1976. By the next year he took over the company and since then he has sold over 9,000 collector vehicles including classics, vintage race cars, and pretty much everything else. Back in the day, Bruce raced Formula Vee, Formula C, and Formula B. He continued racing with SCCA and has run in vintage races, all over the world, for over four decades. He has driven in rallies and tours in everything from Jaguar D-Types to Ferraris, Alfas, Monzas, and Porsche Can-Am cars. Bruce ran the company up until 2018 when then his son Spencer took over the day to day operations. Bruce continues to buy, sell, hold and enjoy fine old automobiles.
1526: Richard Jenkins is a motorsport enthusiast who has a keen
Richard Jenkins is a motorsport enthusiast who has a keen interest in what happened to racers after they left the sport. Inspired by a book released in 1966 about former British soccer players titled Where Are They Now?, authored by Pringle and Fissler, Richard decided to trace past racecar drivers. In 2014, he was approached by the widow of racer Richie Ginther and in 2020, his book titled Richie Ginther: Motor Racing's Free Thinker was published. With memories from his family, friends and fellow racers, this biography is also packed, after meticulous research, with an abundance of quotes from Richie himself to create as thorough and as deeply personal life story about Richie as possible.
1525: Mark Stone is Director of Business Development for Evans
Mark Stone is Director of Business Development for Evans Cooling Systems. Evans develops, manufactures, and sells waterless coolants for all kinds of combustion engines and they work with some of the biggest automotive companies and names in auto racing. Their products solve cooling problems, reduce maintenance costs and can reduce fuel consumption and emissions and they eliminate the need for disposal of harmful contaminants. Mark has been active recently in the area engine cooling systems optimization and currently is an active member of the ASTM and the Society of Automotive Engineers. His international experience includes programs and business development activities in Australia, Japan, Singapore, Philippines, India, South Africa, and the U.K. John Light, Powersports Division Director from Evans Cooling is a past Cars Yeah guest.
1524: Dina Parise is the President of Dina Parise Ventures
Dina Parise is the President of Dina Parise Ventures. She was the 2015 IHRA Pro Mod World Champion and the first female to hold that title. She was a professional figure skater and skated with the Ice Capades for four years and after leaving the ice she decided to start drag racing. Her first quarter-mile run was 9 seconds at 146 miles per hour and today she drives her Pro Mod Cadillac named "Stella" at under 6 seconds and over 240 mph. Her motto, "it's an accomplishment to get to the finish line first, but the journey getting there is what is most important" is what drives Dina to compete. In addition to racing, she serves through motivational speaking engagements and mentoring females not only in the sport but beyond.
1523: Jon Saltinstall grew up near Donington Park
Jon Saltinstall grew up near Donington Park, where he witnessed his first motor race at the age of 12 after winning tickets in a local newspaper competition. Already fascinated by the sport and its history, he obsessively pursued his interest while following a career in banking. His admiration for Niki Lauda led him to embark on writing his first book, Niki Lauda: His Competition History, and after nine years, in 2019, he completed it only a matter of weeks before his subject's death. The book covers Niki Lauda's career that spanned 16 seasons and 18 years, competing in a wide variety of cars and categories. With over 374 pages and more than 500 photographs, many of which have not been published, his book provides a remarkable visual of his entire racing career.
1522: Jon Bentley joined the BBC's Top Gear Program as
Jon Bentley joined the BBC's Top Gear Program as a researcher. He went on to become Producer and Executive Producer of that hit TV show between 1987 and 1999. He produced other programs for the BBC including The Car's The Star. In 2002, after time as a producer with ITV and the BBC Natural History Unit, he launched Fifth Gear for Channel Five and produced the show until 2004 when he joined The Gadget Show as a presenter. This gave him the opportunity to indulge in another childhood passion; technology. He is now established as the Program's main gadget reviewer. Jon writes for Amateur Photographer and has penned stories for numerous other publications. In November 2019, Jon wrote his first book titled, Autopia: The Future of Cars, which was published by Atlantic Books.
BSH 09: Jakob Greisen is the Bonhams Vice President
Jakob Greisen is the Bonhams Vice President, head of their US Motoring and a Collectors Motorcar Specialist. Bonhams is a British auction house that was founded in 1793. It is one of the world's oldest and largest auctioneers known internationally for fine art, antiques, jewelry, automobilia, motorcycles, and motorcars. The auctions are held in conjunction with some of the most renowned global motoring events including The Quail, Goodwood Revival, and many others. Jakob holds memberships in numerous motoring clubs and is an avid enthusiast and collector of motorcars and motorcycles.
1521: Aaron McKenzie is an automotive writer, photographer, producer
Aaron McKenzie is an automotive writer, photographer, producer, and digital media consultant. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Aaron left the United States when he was 22 and spent a decade living and working in South Korea. He returned to the states in 2012 and stumbled, somewhat accidentally, into a career in the automotive media space. He partnered with major brands including Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, and Jaguar and worked with his childhood heroes including Stirling Moss, Hurley Haywood, and David Hobbs. Today Aaron lives in the San Pedro area of Los Angles, California.
1520: Gabe Tesch is a 16-year-old racer who has been on the track
Gabe Tesch is a 16-year-old racer who has been on the track for the last three years. He competes up and down the west coast, has won three local championships, a first-place finish and qualified fourth at the International Karting Federations Grand Nationals. However, his future hasn't always looked so bright. When Gabe was 11 years old he was diagnosed with brain cancer. Through his ordeal of 48 consecutive days of proton radiation, 48 weeks of chemotherapy, and a lot of challenging times Gabe made the decisions "God didn't get me through this brain cancer so I could have a normal life." And so racing was a course he embarked on to build a life of meaning and excitement.